Running for NJ-12 would've been so easy for him though and it would push his career forward. He would have to play long game here, but he would have had a chance at a successful Senate run in near future, had his House tenure been at least mediocre with no scandals or controversies.
Not happening now, though.
Btw. What a way to tell somebody you don't care about them by caring about them.
Odd comparison, but okay.